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Ensuring Safety and Equity: Defending the Practice of Removing Disruptive Students
Allowing students who disrupt and threaten others to remain in classroom disproportionately affects students who do not disrupt or threaten others. Offenders of such acts are not victims. Removing them should be down on the list of options, but an option, nonetheless. Look at the image accompanying this article. Now, you are a school administrator, …
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In the realm of education, there are often schools and districts that operate diligently behind the scenes, garnering little attention but producing remarkable results. Maryland’s Worcester County, on the Eastern Shore, is one such unsung hero in the Maryland. This article shines a light on Worcester County Schools, highlighting their impressive achievements and dedication to …
Rising Leaders: 10 standout assistant principals and district leaders you should know in 2023-24
These exceptional administrators make the grade on student engagement, social-emotional support, career education and more.
3 key best practices from the White House K-12 cybersecurity summit
School leaders must take prevention seriously and know who to call when an attack happens, government officials and educators said.
Equity in IDEA: Why racial disparities are increasing in special ed programs
A nearly 100% increase in the number of districts identified as significantly disproportionate is causing school leaders to examine data and practices.
Democratic governors, Florida mayors announce their schools as safe for LGBTQ+
The organized effort from Democratic leaders to support LGBTQ+ students is among the first since recent laws passed in conservative states.
Nutrition education needed to transform health and food practices nationwide
As the nation faces complex nutrition and health challenges, now is the time for leaders to push for change and transformation, two experts write.
Lack of Transparency: Maryland State Education Department Under Fire for Concealing Student Test Results
Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) is facing scrutiny and controversy over its handling of student test results. An investigation by Project Baltimore has revealed that the state is concealing and redacting school results, raising concerns about transparency and accountability. During a recent board meeting, Project Baltimore attempted to speak with key officials responsible for …
NAACP Warns Maryland’s School leaders
The Maryland chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is urging local and state school officials to address the distressing situation faced by African American students in Maryland’s public schools. In an effort to tackle this issue, the Maryland State Conference NAACP has announced its plans to organize a conference …
Ten Governors, Including Maryland’s Wes Moore, Unite Against What They Call Book Censorship in Schools
In a collective effort in, what 10 governors say, is to combat book censorship in schools, Governor Wes Moore (D) has joined forces with nine other governors, releasing a letter on Friday urging textbook publishers to stand firm against attempts to dilute educational materials by Republican lawmakers and conservative parents. The governors, predominantly Democrats, emphasized …